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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.71, 5,544.95 and 2,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.71, 5,544.95 and 2,691.28 is: 3,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.71 : 5,544.95 = 2,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.71/5,544.95 = 2,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.71x = 5,544.95 × 2,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.71x = 14,923,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,013.04/4,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.23

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